© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

Exam: IELTS

bitstream

IPA: /ˈbɪtstrim/

KK: /ˈbɪtstrim/

noun

Definition: A sequence of bits that is transmitted or processed in a digital format.

Example: The video was sent over the internet as a continuous bitstream.

bitter

IPA: /ˈbɪtə/

KK: /ˈbɪtər/

adjective

Definition: Causing a sharp and unpleasant taste or feeling; often associated with strong negative emotions or experiences.

Example: The coffee was too bitter for my taste, so I added some sugar.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is harsh or unpleasant, often used to describe feelings or situations that are difficult to accept.

Example: She spoke bitterly about her experience at the company.

noun

Definition: A strong, sharp taste that is often unpleasant, commonly found in certain foods and drinks, especially those that are alcoholic or made with herbs.

Example: The cocktail had a distinct bitter flavor that some people loved and others found off-putting.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something have a sharp, unpleasant taste or feeling.

Example: The chef decided to bitter the sauce by adding more vinegar.

bitterly

IPA: /ˈbɪtərli/

KK: /ˈbɪtərli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows strong feelings of sadness, anger, or disappointment.

Example: She bitterly regretted her decision to leave the job.

bittersweet

IPA: /ˈbɪtəˌswit/

KK: /ˈbɪtərˌswit/

adjective

Definition: Having both positive and negative feelings at the same time, often involving a mix of happiness and sadness.

Example: The ending of the story was bittersweet, leaving me both happy and sad.

noun

Definition: A feeling or experience that combines both happiness and sadness, often referring to moments that are enjoyable but also have a sense of loss or regret.

Example: Graduating from school was a bittersweet moment for her, as she was excited to start a new chapter but sad to leave her friends behind.

bittersweetness

IPA: //ˌbɪtəˈswitnəs//

KK: /ˈbɪtərˌswitnəs/

noun

Definition: The feeling or experience that is both happy and sad at the same time.

Example: The bittersweetness of her graduation made her both proud and nostalgic.

bituminous

IPA: /bɪˈtjuːmɪnəs/

KK: /bɪˈtjuːmɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing a type of black, sticky substance that is used in making roads and roofing materials.

Example: The construction company used bituminous materials for the new road.

bitwise

IPA: /ˈbɪt.waɪz/

KK: /ˈbɪtˌwaɪz/

adjective

Definition: Referring to operations that manipulate individual bits of binary numbers instead of treating them as whole numbers.

Example: In programming, bitwise operations are often used for efficient data manipulation.

biweekly

IPA: //baɪˈwiːkli//

KK: /baɪˈwiːkli/

adjective

Definition: Taking place every two weeks or occurring twice a week.

Example: The team meets biweekly to discuss project updates.

adverb

Definition: Occurring every two weeks or twice a week.

Example: The team meets biweekly to discuss project updates.

noun

Definition: A publication that is released every two weeks.

Example: I enjoy reading the biweekly magazine that arrives in my mailbox.

bizarre

IPA: /bɪˈzɑːr/

KK: /bɪˈzɑr/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very strange or unusual, often in a way that is striking or unconventional.

Example: The artist's latest work is truly bizarre, featuring unusual shapes and colors.

noun

Definition: A flower that has unusual or strange striped patterns.

Example: The garden was filled with bizarre flowers that caught everyone's attention.

bizarrely

IPA: /bɪˈzɑːrli/

KK: /bɪˈzɑrli/

adverb

Definition: In a strange or unusual way that is hard to understand or explain.

Example: She bizarrely decided to wear a winter coat in the summer heat.

←1

...

361362363

...

3559→